Africa Program Intern - Kenya

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Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Company: International Crisis Group

International Crisis Group's Africa Program is looking for an intern to work in the organisation's Nairobi office for a period of six months.

The position involves assisting Crisis Group's Africa Program staff in their work including carrying out desk research on core conflict issues, editing reports and briefings on conflict issues, preparing advocacy and research materials, composing weekly situation reports and carrying out daily press reviews, administrative work, including arranging for meetings and database management and aiding other staff of Crisis Group in their work.

The job requires flexibility, intelligence and hard work but offers an excellent opportunity for someone to learn about conflict analysis and advocacy work and gain valuable experience in a high profile international NGO.

Requirements:

A recent graduate degree in political science, conflict studies, international relations, or similar;

Excellent English writing and editing skills

Computer literacy

An ability to deal confidently and swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks

Proven research skills in international relations or a similar subject, conflict analysis or human rights work

Two 5-10 pagr writing samples relating to political analysis

Proven interest in and knowledge of Africa

Excellent working ability in French.

To submit your application, send all materials, in English to: nairobi[at]crisisgroup.org